My home-made tarp

My first attempt at tarp making. 11 dollars in fabric cost...including the webbing used for the guy-outs
Happy with the finished product, will do some testing when I get it water-proofed.

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[ninjastick419]

nice pattern, air force ABU just like my uniform! Kiwi kwik-dry spray can is perfect for your next waterproofing on your next tarp project!

[MrCableguyken]

@ninjastick419 I used it the first time I water proofed it...but then I did the silicone mix...and it has lasted at least a year now...this tarp is now in England with Sean the Silver Fox...I gave it to him at the Gathering this year

[Texasoutback]

what is your recipet for waterproofing

[MrCableguyken]

@Texasoutback 2 ounces of silicon to 5 ounces of low odor mineral spirits by weight...mix well with a hand drill and paint stirrer, and then you can either paint the mixture on, dip the tarp in it, or spray it on with a garden sprayer....and hang to dry...takes about 10 minutes to mix and treat, and then 4 hours to dry and not be tacky any more.

[Texasoutback]

@MrCableguyken What type of silicon are you using. I was thinking of using silicon calk.

[MrCableguyken]

@Texasoutback cheap walmart 100% clear silicon

[werb1961]

good 1st attempt.next time try a felled seam where you join the material.

[midnightsurvival]

I really like that pattern. Did u get it at walmart? Great vid Ken.

[tekknorat]

@MrCableguyken thanks Ken, I'll have to search more online options, cause I live a few thousand clicks from Wallmart :D Actually found some shops allready, which sell exactly 1.1 oz nylons, coated and uncoated, especialy for outdoor projects like tarps and stuff. And there is coating (silicone for that matter) available to buy too.

[MrCableguyken]

@tekknorat alot of walmarts have it in the bargain section...or you can get it cheap at hancocks fabrics online.